AIS Introduces HMI Technology into Packaging Machinery Industry

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Industrial Systems Inc. (AIS), an ISO 9001:2008-certified supplier and manufacturer of high-performance operator interfaces, announces today the launch of a trusted platform for building intelligent human machine interface (HMI) solutions, available from Avnet Embedded, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT).

AIS’ high-performance operator interface terminals include: 4.3”, 7”, 10” and 15” HMI terminals, and offer highly flexible network solutions to connect automation products to each other, including PLCs, I/O devices and computers. The AIS HMI touch-panel offers a wide variety of communication interfaces and protocols, effectively connecting industrial plants and machine control systems. By leveraging the latest technologies for advanced control and visualization, AIS provides a single trusted platform in building intelligent HMI systems that serve as sustainable and converged industrial solutions. These solutions offer customers a high degree of hardware and software flexibility, comprehensive device management, more intelligent functionality, and greater compliance with environmental regulations. They can be highly customized, but at the same time offer high degrees of openness, reduced costs, and are available off-the-shelf. AIS’ HMI features integrated, on-board Ethernet and fieldbus connectivity, real-time performance, larger displays, smaller HMI terminal footprint, integrated safety, reduced machine and engineering operating costs, meeting customer’s changing demands and speeding time-to-market.

“Our high-performance operator interfaces offer increased quality and higher reliability at lower costs,” said Nelson Tsay, AIS. “OEM packaging machine builders will be able to utilize our HMI technology to monitor and control operating conditions using AIS’ off-the shelf hardware and software.

“With Avnet Embedded as our distribution partner, our mutual customers are assured a healthy supply chain and unmatched technical support.“

AIS’ OEM solutions can be used in a wide variety of applications including packaging machinery and process and control system applications, such as forming, filling, labeling, and bottling for the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

AIS Introduces HMI Technology into Packaging Machinery Industry